"General, do you mean that I can also have a chance to get a knighthood?" Grote asked, surprised

In the conversation just now, he listened to Ryan talk specifically about matters related to merit points.

"The new title system of the empire is divided into ten ranks, and you have a chance in the last five ranks, but it will be more difficult to continue in the future." Ryan shook his head slightly, "But the treatment of meritorious deeds will not change much, and it will generally satisfy most people." ”

He and Svein had discussed at length the future course of the Empire, and it was clear that the distribution of benefits by aggression alone would not always work.

In the future, there will only be less and less land to be laid, and more and more Noxians.

The pace of external predation will be slowed down, and the pace of internal development will be accelerated.

And in order to smooth out the transition of the empire, it is most appropriate to let the former veteran be the first participants.

Soldiers on active duty will slowly retire, and when they see the benefits of veterans, they will be happy to join the system spontaneously.

"I'm very happy to have a knighthood." Grote suddenly thought of something, and asked excitedly, "Can the title be hereditary to Seth?" ”

"He will be better than you in the future." Ryan said flatly.

Grote's face turned slightly, and he quickly laughed: "Hahaha, yes, he will be better than me." His father, combined with my exploits, should be enough to get him to join the Commander's Talent Program. ”

"Does he have an idea of his own?" Ryan chuckled.

"That kid wants to join the army. But Zhao Xin and they come often, and I can tell from their words that the requirements for recruiting troops are much higher now than before. Grote shook his head.

It's not that he doesn't think Seth is up to the mark, he just doesn't want to watch his old friend's son follow the same path as he and others.

"The administration is not bad, his ability to deal with people is not bad, and the commander will arrange it for him." Ryan said.

For his comrades who died in Presidian, he and Svein have always felt guilty.

It took them a full five years to return to the center of power in the Empire, remove Darkwell from his throne, execute him, and seek justice for his comrades.

The empire needs to be integrated, and the future needs to be re-oriented.

After that, they were free to go to Ionia again.

"The administration is good, I can watch him grow up steadily, and I won't be disappointed by Hayden." Grote had a complicated expression.

His relationship with Hayden is extremely complicated, from not liking each other to finally being friends in life and death.

"Boom! Boom! ”

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and the room door was pushed open.

Seth walked in with a large tray and a slight apology on his face:

"I made you wait for a long time, because I didn't prepare in advance, I only had time to entertain some ordinary dishes."

In fact, Seraphine had already said hello, but facing the most powerful figure in the empire still made Seth feel nervous.

In particular, his father also served under the other party, and every time he came back, he recounted the great achievements of the other party.

"As Hayden's child, he doesn't want to see you look cowardly." Ryan smiled.

Seth's hand paused slightly, but quickly returned to its original state, this time with a firm tone:

"General, my name is Seth Hayden!"

"Yes, it's a little bit old, just be firm in your thoughts."

Ryan chuckled, as if thinking of the past:

"Then I thought Mrs. Piltworth was like your father. When I went to Piltover, I was disappointed by the people there. ”

"Can you tell me about it?"

Seth neatly laid out the plates, with a hint of curiosity in his tone.

His parents were both from Piltover, and he had a vague impression of his mother, and his father was a pure Noxian.

There were also quite a few Mrs. Pitworth in the store, and they all looked like gentlemen, not at all as unbearable as Ryan said.

"Take this "Snow Carp Dream" as an example, Piltover's approach is completely different from yours. ”

Ryan lifted his chin slightly, gesturing at the glimmering white snow carp on the table.

The large fish plate contains a whole snow carp, which is propped up by a shelf.

It is like a fish leaping over the dragon gate, grand and magnificent.

"We will put the whole fish on a plate to bring out the beauty of the whole atmosphere."

"But Mrs. Pittval is different, they shave all the fish and make them into small fish, one on each small plate, and garnished with all kinds of beautiful and delicious spices, which is very pleasant to look at." Ryan added.

"Is that so?" Seth nodded abruptly.

If Ryan hadn't pointed it out, he wouldn't have realized the difference between the two.

The personalities and attitudes of people in different regions can be seen from all aspects such as food and clothing.

The Noxians are all about grandeur and dignity, while Piltover is about refinement.

"The Dream of Snow Carp" is a famous dish of Piltover, which is based on a unique pure white snow carp from the Boundary River.

"The First Evolution"

Eating this fish causes hallucinations, and some good things come to mind.

But the effect is not strong and it is not addictive.

"Teacher, try it and see what the difference is with what Piltover did." Seraphine urged.

Her saliva was dripping, but neither teacher moved, and she couldn't eat it directly.

Ryan looked at his apprentice amusedly, and took the lead in picking up a delicate spoon, scooping a small spoon from the belly of the fish, and putting it in his mouth.

A fragment flashed through his mind, in the library at the top of the Mage Tower, magic books surrounded him and Sindra, both of whom flipped through their books at the same time, occasionally expressing their own opinions and thoughts.

The image flickered, but it made a small smile rise at the corner of Ryan's mouth.

"It melts in the mouth, and the special effects can burst out in an instant, which can be regarded as a high-quality product."

He nodded slightly, acknowledging Seth.

In Seraphine's salivating gaze, Sindra moved.

Her slender index finger hooked slightly at the fish, and a small piece of fish flesh was automatically peeled off and flew lightly in the direction she was sitting.

Ryan noticed the scene, and the index finger on the table was slightly raised, and the flesh of the fish flying on the way formed a thin layer of frost, like a light flying ice butterfly.

Sindra's delicate red lips opened slightly, and the moment before the "ice butterfly" slid into her mouth, it was a beautiful picture, the fish was crystal clear, and the red lips were delicate.

At this moment, it was the collision of ice and fire, and even the cold melted a little.

Eventually, the "ice butterfly" slid into her mouth with a slight coolness and fragrance.

The sound of the spring ticking echoed in her head, and she didn't know how long she had been asleep, but she could feel someone approaching her.

Before she was sealed, she had vowed to destroy Ionia and create a pure land where she could freely use her talents.

She felt the call of magic, and she was awakened from her slumber by him.

Just when she thought she was a weak fool again, she accidentally discovered that he was her own kind.

A mage who is on his quest for the end of magic.

She accepted his invitation, wanting to see if that magical era would really come...

The picture quickly faded away, but the memory remained in the mind, impossible to forget.

Seeing that Sindra also showed satisfaction, Seraphine couldn't hold back any longer, and stretched out the spoon and put it in her mouth.

But she also knows how to measure, only take a little bit at a time, and only have a mouthful of addiction.

The flesh entered her mouth and melted before she could chew it. At that moment, pictures spontaneously appeared in my mind.

She sings to the cheers of the crowd, she saves a person from suffering...

"That's good!" Seraphine sighed as she reminisced.

"Hahaha, every time I eat this, I think of the time I spent fighting with the general and the commander, ah... Those days are really nostalgic. Grote said.

With a look of remembrance on his face and a heartfelt smile on his lips, it was clear that the Trefali veteran still had deep feelings for his military career.

"Maybe there's a chance." Ryan was noncommittal.

"Then Seth and I won't disturb the general's meal, and ask the general to give orders if there is a place for me." Grote said.

"Go ahead." Ryan just nodded slightly, watching Grout take the door and leave the room.

While tasting the food, Seraphine was curious:

"Teacher, can you tell us about what happened to you during the war?"

She had heard that her teacher was the first person in the glory of the current empire, not only because his teacher was very strong, but also because he had won countless wars.

"There is nothing to say about war, flesh and blood fly, everyone fights for what they believe in." Ryan clearly didn't want to talk about it too much.

War is a symbol of glory, but the process is extremely brutal.

"What about magic?" Seraphine blinked, taking advantage of the situation and asked, "Is there any shortcut to the condensation rune?" ”